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Question about film

posted 8 years ago by Steve-684
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I know very little about this film, but I have a question about how it is structured.

Does the entire film take place in the main character's mind during the couple of minutes (I think it's only a couple minutes, maybe I am wrong) he takes for the walk? Thus, we get scenes of things he is remembering, and then we go back at times to him making more distance on the field?

Again, maybe this is a complete misunderstanding of the film, but any information would be appreciated.

[–] MrBean505 8 years ago

I've read the book, and the time in the present is not just him walking across the field, but him going around the stadium before and during the football game, making press rounds as a celebrity/ hero. There are flashbacks sprinkled in, and it's an even amount flashback and present day.

[–] Steve-684 8 years ago

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate that info. Sounds like an interesting project. I'll have to check out the book, didn't know it was based on one.